Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
568584

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 3 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567916

Common Names

  • Diffuse Spiderling
  • Scattered Spiderling
  • Spread Spiderling

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Synonyms

  • Axia cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia adscendens Willd. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia caespitosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia ciliatobracteata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia coccinea leiocarpa Standl. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia coccinea paniculata Moscoso [unknown]
  • Boerhavia diffusa leiocarpa (Heimerl) C.D.Adams [unknown]
  • Boerhavia diffusa pubescens Choisy [unknown]
  • Boerhavia friesii Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata Rich. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata esetosa Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata guaranitica Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata leiocarpa Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata leiocarpa Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata multiglandulosa ( ex Parodi) Heimerl [unknown]
  • Boerhavia paniculata subacuta Choisy [unknown]
  • Boerhavia repens diffusa (L.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Boerhavia xerophila Domin [unknown]
  • Boerhavia diffusa paniculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boerhavia diffusa diffusa [unknown]
  • Boerhavia diffusa mutabilis (R.Br.) Heimerl [unknown]

Description

Boerhavia diffusa (also called Spreading False Nettle, Spreading Hemp Nettle, and Spreading Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Boerhavia diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boerhavia diffusa is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boerhavia diffusa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Boerhavia diffusa

Boerhavia diffusa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Boerhavia diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boerhavia diffusa?

Boerhavia diffusa

What is the common name of Boerhavia diffusa?

Diffuse spiderling

What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia diffusa?

Boerhavia diffusa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Boerhavia genus

Boerhavia hualienensis, Boerhavia acutifolia, Boerhavia africana, Boerhavia alamasona, Boerhavia alata, Boerhavia albiflora, Boerhavia ambigua, Boerhavia angustifolia, Boerhavia anisophylla, Boerhavia arabica, Boerhavia australis, Boerhavia boissieri, Boerhavia bracteosa, Boerhavia brandegeei, Boerhavia burbidgeana, Boerhavia capitata, Boerhavia chinensis, Boerhavia chrysantha, Boerhavia ciliata, Boerhavia coccinea, Boerhavia cordobensis, Boerhavia coulteri, Boerhavia crassifolia, Boerhavia crispa, Boerhavia crispifolia, Boerhavia decipiens, Boerhavia deserticola, Boerhavia diandra, Boerhavia dichotoma, Boerhavia diffusa, Boerhavia discolor, Boerhavia elegans, Boerhavia erecta, Boerhavia fallacissima, Boerhavia fistulosa, Boerhavia gardneri, Boerhavia glabrata, Boerhavia glandulosa, Boerhavia gracillima, Boerhavia graminicola, Boerhavia grandiflora, Boerhavia greenwayi, Boerhavia heimerlii, Boerhavia helenae, Boerhavia herbstii, Boerhavia hereroensis, Boerhavia heronensis, Boerhavia hiranensis, Boerhavia hirsuta, Boerhavia hitchcockii,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References